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Depressed restaurant owner on brink of bankruptcy took own life

Depressed restaurant owner on brink of bankruptcy took own life

The owner of a popular restaurant facing bankruptcy was found hanged the day after he promised his girlfriend he would get his life under control.

Families return to flood-hit homes to assess the damage

Families return to flood-hit homes to assess the damage

Flood-hit families were beginning to return home today after sea levels started to return to normal.

Tamera has X Factor tour to come

Tamera has X Factor tour to come

Talented Tamera Foster might have been booted off The X Factor, but the teenager has big plans for her singing career.

M20 re-opened after vehicle overturned

M20 re-opened after vehicle overturned

The M20 has been re-opened following an earlier incident in which a vehicle overturned, but traffic still heavy.

Man released from car crash

Man released from car crash

Emergency services helped free a man trapped in his car following an early morning collision.

Road finally re-opened after emergency services freed trapped driver

Road finally re-opened after emergency services freed trapped driver

The A21 has finally re-opened after a man was cut free from his car and airlifted to hospital following an accident this morning.

Woman assaulted in Shepway

Woman assaulted in Shepway

A woman was allegedly assaulted by one of three men after sharing a cab ride.

Archbishop leads tributes to Mandela with book of remembrance

Archbishop leads tributes to Mandela with book of remembrance

A book of remembrance in honour of ex-South African president Nelson Mandela has been opened by the Archbishop of Canterbury after his death at 95.

Unhappy meal for woman hit with fine for dropping litter

Unhappy meal for woman hit with fine for dropping litter

A snack from McDonald's proved to be a very unhappy meal for one woman... when she was ordered to pay almost £500 for littering.

Pervert spared jail after molesting girl in back of his lorry

Pervert spared jail after molesting girl in back of his lorry

A man who sexually assaulted a teenage girl after luring her into his lorry on the pretext of having a "quiet cigarette" has avoided prison.

Special fried rice with nasty surprise

Special fried rice with nasty surprise

A couple had the shock of their lives when they found a nasty addition to their special fried rice from a buffet takeaway...

Community spirit 'rings through' flooded towns as neighbours rally together

Community spirit 'rings through' flooded towns as neighbours rally together

Kind-hearted people have been rallying together to help neighbours and the elderly protect their homes as the county is hit by flooding.

Footballer scarred for life after being knocked out in unprovoked pub assault

Footballer scarred for life after being knocked out in unprovoked pub assault

A footballer has been left permanently scarred after an unprovoked attack by a man who thought he had been looking at his girlfriend in a pub.

Funeral held for murder case pensioner

Funeral held for murder case pensioner

Mourners are due to gather today at the funeral of a pensioner found dead in a shop as three men stand accused of her murder.

Man critical after suffering mystery head injury

Man critical after suffering mystery head injury

A man found lying unconscious on the ground in Canterbury was rushed to a London hospital.

Man in dock after policeman knocked down in high-speed chase

Man in dock after policeman knocked down in high-speed chase

A man has been remanded in custody after a police officer suffered multiple injuries when he was knocked down in a dramatic high-speed chase.

Cafe workers battle to save man found on fire in park

Cafe workers battle to save man found on fire in park

Two cafe workers rushed to grab jugs of water when a man was found ablaze in a town centre park while another passer-by battled to douse the flames.

Rail fares to rise by less than expected

Rail fares to rise by less than expected

Southeastern passengers in Kent have been given a reprieve with a lower-than-expected cap on fare hikes announced in today's Autumn Statement.

Dozens of jobs at risk as Waitrose to shut

Dozens of jobs at risk as Waitrose to shut

More than 120 people are to lose their jobs or be relocated as it is announced a town centre Waitrose store will close.

Arrest as young man injured in stabbing

Arrest as young man injured in stabbing

A man is being questioned by police after a 25-year-old man suffered stab wounds in an alleged assault.

Judge jails man... despite letter claiming he is dead

Judge jails man... despite letter claiming he is dead

A judge has handed a jail sentence to a man who failed to turn up for community service - despite being told he is dead.

Tributes pour in after man, 32, found dead in playground

Tributes pour in after man, 32, found dead in playground

Friends have paid tribute after the shock death of a popular 32-year-old - found dead near a playground.

Driver dies after head-on crash with lorry

Driver dies after head-on crash with lorry

A 51-year-old driver has died after his car crossed the white line on a busy road and crashed into an oncoming lorry.

Expert's visit to pub reveals ancient artefact... on the bar

Expert's visit to pub reveals ancient artefact... on the bar

A candle holder left languishing on a pub's bar for years has been revealed to date back to the days of Christ.

Hopes for business boost from Chancellor

Hopes for business boost from Chancellor

Kent businesses are hoping for good news from Chancellor George Osborne in his Autumn Statement today amid signs of gradual improvement in the economy

Mum still sure legal high claimed son's life after death verdict

Mum still sure legal high claimed son's life after death verdict

A mother remains convinced her son died from taking a legal high after a post-mortem showed he did not have any traces of illegal drugs in his system.

Church to open following murder

Church to open following murder

People affected by the death of popular family man and business owner, Steve Langley, are being encouraged to visit a village church this weekend.

Thug has sentence cut after street attack on man who died

Thug has sentence cut after street attack on man who died

A young man has today seen his jail sentence cut on appeal after launching a late-night attack on a father-of-five who died in hospital days later.

Rumours over river crossing announcement

Rumours over river crossing announcement

Rumours are flying that an announcement on plans for the lower Thames crossing could be made today.

Missing gran found safe after Mexico flight

Missing gran found safe after Mexico flight

The family of a grandmother missing after flying to Mexico have been told she has been found safe in this country... but doesn't want to be contacted.

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